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Things to Do and See in Winderemere - Log Cabin in White Cross Bay Leisure Park and Marina in Windermere

The Lake District National Park in the north-west of England is the largest English National Park. Its 2,292 square kilometres cover fells, dales, lakes and villages. The National Park also includes part of the West Coast, with beaches and tidepools.

People have been using the area for at least 10,000 years. In 1951 it was designated as a National Park to protect it for future generations.

Something for Everyone

Outdoor events in the Lake District National Park reach their peak in August with more than 120 LDNPA individual walks, talks and special interest days taking place throughout the month - all designed to delight schoolchildren and visitors during the lazy days of high summer.

And with the added bonus of a three-day bank holiday at the end of the month, the LDNPA events team, and partner organisations have ensured that there's no need for anyone to feel they have nothing to do – even on the off chance of there being an occasional wet day along the way!

"August is such a popular and busy month in the National Park. Not only do we have all our visitors to cater for, we have the added bonus of all the local families and children during the school holidays," said LDNPA Education and Events Manager Brenda Fishwick.

Details of many events are contained in the Out and About in the National Park 2005 brochure and on this website. And while lots of events are free of charge and no advance booking is necessary, the popularity of this high-season period has prompted Brenda to advise people to check in advance - or arrive in good time if attending a non-bookable event.

"We want everyone to enjoy our August programme and to be able to take part in the particular events that appeal to them. You can call in and see us at one of our information centres and pick up a brochure, or call us on 015394 46601" Brenda added.

Among the forthcoming August highlights are:

· Buttermere Youth Hostel, 16 August, 8.30pm – a talk and slide show on the work of the Lake District Volunteer Rangers;
· Ullswater Steamer Pier, 16 August, 7.00pm – an evening cruise along beautiful Ullswater with a National Park Ranger as your guide;
· Keswick Mountain Bikes Centre, 18 August 10am – off-road cycling in fantastic scenery, particularly suitable for youngsters with adult supervision and those that are new to the sport; and
· Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole, 17 and 24 August, Garden Adventure for children discovering mysteries and secrets of the woodlands.

And then when September arrives, and heralds the first appearances of autumn, there are another 50 special events planned for everyone during that month.

Just turn up!

For most Lake District National Park Authority events, just turn up on the day. As numbers are limited, please arrive early to avoid disappointment. If you need to book in advance, 'Booking Essential' and the number to call will appear in the Event description. For general enquiries, contact the Events team on 015394 40808.

What's On Now ...
25 August 2005
Childrens Pathfinder
Lakeland Scenes and Activities
Rannerdale Knotts
Waterfalls, Quarries, and Lakeland Slate
Exploring Eskdale
26 August 2005
Gateway to the Lakes
27 August 2005
Patterdale Valley Ramble
Around Grasmere by the southern crags
Alcock Tarn by Michaels Fold
28 August 2005
Wild Wasdale
Latrigg Summit
Carron Crag and the Forest of Grizedale
Brockhole Bird hide
Map and Compass Day at Grasmere
29 August 2005
Picnic Walk : Tarns Hows to Black Crag
Kirkstone Descent
Brockhole Bird hide
30 August 2005
Seatoller to Rosthwaite via Castle Crag
Map and Compass Day at Coniston
Threlkeld Riverside Ramble
Evening Slide Talk by Lake District Volunteer Rangers
Over the Hill to Tarn and Mill
Farming in Borrowdale
31 August 2005
The Magic of Lakeland
Boats, Trains and a family walk to Haverthwaite Heights
01 September 2005
Lakeland Scenes and Activities
02 September 2005
Over Lingmoor into Little Langdale
03 September 2005
Loughrigg Fell via Scartufts
Three Boats, a Castle, Two Tarns and a Folly
04 September 2005
Wetherlam Walk
Crummock Water Wander
Map and Compass Day at Grasmere
Morning Walk to Tarn Hows
Exploring lower Kentmere valley
Afternoon Walk to Latterbarrow Summit
Measand Beck and Waterfalls by Haweswater
05 September 2005
Langdale by Ridge, Fell and Tarn
Float Up and Down the River Esk
06 September 2005
Picnic Walk : Tarns Hows to Black Crag
Evening Slide Talk by Lake District Volunteer Rangers
Rannerdale Knotts
07 September 2005
Garden Walks
The Magic of Lakeland
08 September 2005
Out to the Borders of Lakeland